Kiwanis Honors
Our members have been recognized by both Kiwanis and other community groups for their service to our community.
Kiwanis Honors Kiwanians
Los Altos Kiwanian of the Year
2023 - Peter Bergsman
2022 - Paul B. Van Buren
2021 - Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr.
2020 - Martha McClatchie
2019 - Doris Padilla
2018 - Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr.
2017 - Derek Lubich & Doris Padilla
2016 – Paul B. Van Buren
2014 – Michelle Rogers
2013 – Traci Hatling
2012 – Julie Filice
2011 – Howard Bischoff
2010 – Diana Ritter
2009 – Jan Masters
2008 – Robert (Bob) Galen
2007 – Kenneth R. Kaye
2006 – Donna Cedervall
2005 – Linda Miller
2004 – Howard (Buzz) Thayer
2003 – Peter Bergsman
2002 – Shelly Hopkins
2001 – Lynn Davidson
2000 – Lucy Carlton
1999 – Scott McGuffin
1998 – John Giblin
1997 – Robert Davidson
1996 – Judy Steele
1995 – Katy Morgan
1994 – Joseph Cammarata
1993 – Rick Steele
1992 – Peter D. Bergsman & Elizabeth Cleary
1990 – Marilyn Henderson
1982 – Walter D. Chronert
Donna Cedervall congratulated by Pat Emslie, LTG Division 34- 2018
Kiwanis International & Cal-Nev-Ha District Life Member Award
2022 – Derek Lubich
2017 – Donna Cedervall
2012 – Douglas Roberts
2009 – Arthur C. Carmichael
2008 – Howard A. Bischoff
2004 – Peter D. Bergsman
Art Carmichael receives his Life Member Award, with Past President Laura Bajuk and past recipients Peter Bergsman and Howard Bischoff - 2009
Kiwanis Tablet of Honor Award (Kiwanis International)
2017 - Peter Bergsman
2010 – Paul B. Van Buren
Kiwanis Leadership Society (Kiwanis International)
2010 – Charmaine Turbow
George F. Hixson Fellowship Award (Kiwanis International)
2015 – Robert (Bob) Galen
2012 – Donna Cedervall
2010 – Peter D. Liesenfelt
2006 – Howard A. Bischoff
2005 – Laura Bajuk
2004 – Paul B. Van Buren
2004 – Carol Hanzlik
2002 – Dana Johnston
2002 – Karen M. Smith
2002 – Lynn Davidson
2001 – Lucy Carlton
2000 – Alexander Myers
2000 – Howard (Buzz) Thayer
2000 – Peter D. Bergsman
2000 – Howard Phillips
2000 – James (Jim) Young
1999 – Walter D. Chronert
1999 – Robert (Bob) Davidson
Past President Donna Cedervall receives her 2012 Hixson Award from the
Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha District Governor Dick Olmstead, while Judy Litteer, the Kiwanis Division 34 Lt. Governor looks on.
Division 34 Kiwanian of the Year – Mort Korngold Award
2023 - Derek Lubich
2018 – Donna Cedervall
2009 – Peter D. Bergsman
1991 – Raymond Skitt
1986 – Walter D. Chronert
William A. Dunlap Fellowship Award (Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha District)
2017- Howard Bischoff
2006- Linda Miller
2015 - Charmaine Turbow
2005 - Karen Smith
2013 - Douglas Roberts
2004 - Peter Bergsman
2011- Laura Bajuk
2004- Howard "Buzz" Thayer
2011- Donna Cedervall
2004 - Kenneth Kaye
2011- Jan Masters
2002 - Paul B. Van Buren
2008 - Peter Leisenfelt
2008 - Melinda Schmidt
Distinguished Service Award (Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha District)
2023- Doris Padilla
2020- Martha McClatchie
2019- Doris Padilla
2018- Peter Bergsman, Julie McPherson, Martha McClatchie
2017- Anjali Argawal, Christina Redden, Julie Filice & Chi Pien
2016 - Doris Padilla, Howard Bischoff, Bob Galen, Peter Bergsman & Traci Hatling
2014 – Derek Lubich
2013 – Martha McClatchie, Jamie Lucia & Donna Cedervall
2012 – Derek Lubich
2011 – Diana Ritter
2010 – Charmaine Tu Turbow & Traci Hatling
2010 – Jan Masters
2008 – Donna Cedervall, Leslie Coe, James Flynn, Howard A. Bischoff
2007 – Robert (Bob) Galen
2006 – Peter D. Liesenfelt, Douglas Roberts, Gregory B. Burns, Randall Hull
2005 – Paul B. Van Buren, Melinda Schmidt & Howard (Buzz) Thayer
2004 – Linda Miller, Paul B. Van Buren, Bonnie Nunke, Carol Meacham, Peggy McKleroy, Lawrie Macmillan, Barbara Christensen, Donna Cedervall, Hollis Bischoff, Laura Bajuk
2002 – Penny Thayer
2000 – Karen M. Smith
1997 – Peter D. Bergsman
Community Service Award (Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha District)
2023- Diane Ruch
2019- Tim McClenahan
Legion of Honor (25+ Years of Kiwanis Membership)
25 years
2016 - Buzz Thayer
2004 – Walter D. Chronert (1917 – 2007)
2007 – Kenneth R. Kaye (1943 – 2007)
30 years
2015 – Peter D. Bergsman, Karen Smith
50 years
2022 – Paul B. Van Buren
55 years
2022 – Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr.
Our Community Honors Kiwanians
Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Community Volunteers Service Award
2017 - Robert Galen
2015 – Douglas Roberts
2012 – Peter Liesenfelt
2010 – Howard Bischoff
2009 – Howard (Buzz) Thayer
2004 – Randall Hull
2003 – Paul B. Van Buren
1998 – Carol Hanzlik
1996 – Karen Smith
1995 – Joe Leal
1992 – James (Jim) Reynolds
1991 – Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr.
1991 – Raymond Skitt
1986 – Kenneth R. Kaye
1984 – Ed Gorzynski
1983 – Walter D. Chronert
Los Altos Community Foundation John W. Gardner Building Community Award
2012 – Bob Galen
2010 – Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr.
2008 – Karen M. Smith
2006 – Paul B. Van Buren
2004 – Peter D. Bergsman
Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Walter & Marie Singer Business Volunteer Award
2016 - Karen and Tom Smith
2014 - Maureen & Roy Jones
Los Altos Community Foundation Community Service Award
1997 – Bob & Lynn Davidson
1992 – Arthur C. Carmichael Jr.
1978 – Walter D. Chronert
1973 – John W. (Jack) Huston
Los Altos Kiwanis Pet Parade Grand Marshals
2023 - Ginny and King Lear
2022 - Chief Andy Galea, LAPD
2021- Mady and Mel Kahn (Car Parade)
2020 - Lawrence Chu (Virtual)
2019 - Dennis Young
2018 - Wynne Satterwhite
2017 – Art & Jean Carmichael
2016 – Paul and Liz Nyberg
2015 – Monique Kane, CHAC
2014 – Sgt. Paul Argulles, LAPD
2013 – Dave Roos, DVM
2012 – Bob & Lois Adams
2011 – Donald McDonald
2010 – Tim Justus
2009 – Art & Jean Carmichael
2008 – Lee Lynch
2007 – Bob Grimm
2006 – Richard Fisher
2005 – Marge Gratiot
2004 – Barbara (Bobbie) Huston
2003 – LAPD Canine Officer Gerry (handler, Officer John Korges)
2002 – Walter Chronert
2001 – Lucy Carlton